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Durango Tangerine

Flower

Tagetes patula

Overview
Highly branching, uniform, robust plants. A great choice for garden beds and pots for its compact habit. Abundant 2-2 1/2" bright orange blooms. A classic addition to any garden. Attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies. Also known as French marigold. Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date, or direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil reaches 60°F
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; tolerates average soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (from overwatering), botrytis blight.